Villa Palermo Pizza

September 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #596436 DATED 9/8/11 #18: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES (NYMPH AND ADULT) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS- BY THE SODA MACHINE,ON THE CORNER BOTTOM OF THE CHEMICAL SHELVING,UNDER THE COMPUTER DESK, ON WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND ON THE FLOOR OVER 40 TOTAL, AND NOTED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CAGE IN THE BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO SANITATION AND MAINTENENCE OF PREMISES TO ELIMINATE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS.
code 14Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. (NOTED CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY.)
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND SERVICE ARTICLES. PROVIDE LIDS FOR INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT, HAVE DUMPSTER LIDS REPLACED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PART AND TOP OF THE COOKING STOVES, GRILL, OVEN ,DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE COOLER AND WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA, UNDERSIDES OF ALL SHELVING, TABLES AND COUNTERTOPS. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. REMOVE DEAD FLIES FROM INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, SANITIZE SURFACES. CLEAN EXERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS, PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH , AND BEHIND THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKING LINE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP ALL FOOD/DRINK PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOOR AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES AND VENTS/LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME THROUGH-OUT. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR (DOUGH) WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT MOP SINK (HOSE ATTACHED TO BIBB). MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 8, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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